EBERSBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2005--MWG Biotech AG, Ebersberg, Germany (ISIN DE0007300105) announces the transfer of its lab automation business including the THEONYX liquid handling platform to the automation specialist AVISO GmbH, Greiz, Germany, effective February 1. With this transaction the international continuation of the innovative robotics line is secured on a high quality level through AVISO GmbH. AVISO will also take over 15 of MWG Biotech's former lab automation employees. All servicing and warranty services will be continued by AVISO GmbH. In the Western part of the US Synquatech Inc, a spin-out of MWG employees led by Michael Winniman, will take over the lab automation services and sales as an AVISO partner. All other areas will be directly served by AVISO.